‘China Shock 2.0’: EU primed for action?
Europe is weighing tougher trade defenses as surging Chinese exports widen the EU trade deficit, disrupt automotive supply chains, and intensify pressure for new tariffs, stronger industrial policy, and faster investment in European manufacturing.
Suspension of de minimis in EU: What awaits China-Europe e-commerce trade?
When the US suspended its de minimis exemption for goods under $800 in August 2025, it led to an immediate and significant decline in cross-border e-commerce traffic.
Middle East conflict: Ceasefire extension buoys air cargo recovery
Middle East air cargo operations are showing signs of recovery after renewed U.S.-Iran strikes briefly disrupted regional schedules, with Lufthansa Cargo, Gulf carriers, and DHL cautiously restoring capacity as ceasefire stability improves.
Walsh holds nothing back in parting speech at IATA AGM
IATA’s Willie Walsh used his final AGM speech to call out aircraft manufacturers, engine makers, airports, and regulators as airlines face higher fuel costs, weaker cargo growth, delayed fleet renewals, and mounting pressure on the industry’s 2050 net-zero target.
AI vertical among those most exposed to Middle East conflict
Prolonged Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruption could threaten AI-driven air cargo growth by raising energy, fuel, and freight costs while constraining semiconductor, helium, and data center supply chains worldwide.
Geodis highlights ‘immense untapped potential’ of EU-Mexico trade deals
As companies shift sourcing strategies and diversify global supply chains, Geodis sees the new EU-Mexico trade framework driving stronger freight flows, tariff-free trade growth, and rising logistics demand across key industrial and high-value export sectors.
New trade deals to be signed today at EU-Mexico summit
The new EU-Mexico trade agreements are expected to accelerate freight volumes, near-shoring investment, and cross-border logistics demand, positioning Mexico as a critical manufacturing and supply chain hub for European trade diversification.
Strait of Hormuz re-opening ‘matter of weeks rather than months’
The Strait of Hormuz is likely to re-open in a matter of weeks rather than months as an agreement to end the military conflict between the US and Iran draws closer, according to a global strategist.
Middle East crisis sparks supply chain innovation
Shipping disruptions tied to the Middle East war are accelerating the rise of Egypt as a strategic logistics gateway, as retailers, carriers, and freight operators shift to innovative multimodal routes linking Europe with Gulf markets.
UAE to invest US $49B to accelerate local industry growth, reduce imports
As Gulf trade routes face mounting disruption from regional conflict and Strait of Hormuz instability, the UAE is accelerating a $49B industrial strategy to strengthen domestic manufacturing, food security, and supply chain resilience across the GCC.
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